Life in Tokyo starting as a child star

Tamura Koji didn't know much about the director circle like Shimizu-san.

It seemed that Shimizu-san had some problems with the recent film shooting or other things, which led to his current reputation in the industry.

This explanation is the same as no explanation, it is purely creating anxiety.

Kitasumi Minoru glanced at this guy speechlessly, then took out his mobile phone and called Honma Fuhiko.

"Ah, you mean that guy Shimizu."

He picked up the phone, bit off a piece of grilled chicken, and took a sip of wine, eating and drinking a whole set.

Honma Fuhiko then spoke.

"There's nothing wrong with Shimizu."

After saying this, he couldn't help but tease: "Kitasumi boy, I sometimes doubt whether you are a 9-year-old child. Why do you sometimes talk like my dad?"

"Just asking, it's okay."

Kitasumi Minoru on the other end of the phone simply replied, and exchanged a few words with Honma Fuhiko before hanging up the call.

Looking at the hung call

Honma Feiyan was silent for a while, then turned his head and said, "I say, it's okay to tell Kita Cheng about your story, right?"

Beside him.

It was Shimizusan who was also silent and gushing wine.

When he heard Honma Feiyan say this.

Qimizusan's eyes widened at once, and he put down the wine glass angrily.

"Hmph, get out of here, it's definitely not a good thing to involve that precocious kid, he might come over to laugh at me the first time!"

"That's why I said you, you're too fond of Kita Cheng, aren't you?"

Hearing what Qingshuishan said, Honma Feiyan couldn't help rolling his eyes.

As a good friend of the other party for several years, how could he not hear that Qingshuishan is a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

He said he was afraid that Kita Cheng would come to laugh at him.

In fact, the other party definitely didn't want Kita Cheng to worry about him.

But——

"Even if I worry a little about you, it doesn't matter if I help you with something, right? Doesn't Kitasumi still owe you a favor?"

Honma Fuhiko shook the wine glass, watching the transparent liquid with bubbles shaking in the glass.

He didn't forget.

Back then, Kitasumi was a low-level actress, and it was difficult to debut. He couldn't even produce a decent work.

At that time, it was Shimizu-san who chose him to become Kuroda Uchiichi in "The Grudge".

Later, it was Shimizu-san who recommended Kitasumi to him, and Kitasumi won the role of Nogi Sachiko in "The Kidnapped Sachiko".

This is why Kitasumi went from a low-level actress to a first-class actress step by step.

This is a favor of recommendation in the industry.

To put it bluntly, if Shimizu-san hadn't helped.

Who knows, Kitasumi might still be a low-level actress now.

After all, there are more than 30,000 low-level actors in the industry, including some with good acting skills and good looks. What they lack is such an opportunity to promote themselves on stage in a movie.

So——

"Even if you let Kitasumi help you, it won't be a big problem."

Honma Feiyan took another sip of wine, and he didn't understand Qingshuishan's behavior of holding back.

"What do you know? Precocious is now in a critical period. He already has the shadow of a top actor."

Qingshuishan couldn't help rolling his eyes and shook his head.

"Letting the current precocious come to shoot a niche horror movie is a pure waste of his time and energy, which is not good for his promotion."

It's very simple to ask for a favor in return.

Qingshuishan also knew that as long as he was willing to speak, Kitasumi would most likely put down his work and come to help.

But——

"I'm an adult after all, I can't be so selfish."

He raised his head and drank the liquid in the glass.

There is a saying in the industry, "Child actors are like June cicadas", which means that the acting career of children actors is as short as the chirping of June cicadas.

And Shimizu-san has watched Kita Sumi-san all the way, and knows how much effort he has put in to get to where he is today.

He can't be so selfish as to let Kita Sumi-san put down his work to shoot horror films, which are originally niche films.

".Shimizu"

After Shimizu-san said this, even Honma Hiko was stunned.

He really didn't expect Shimizu-san to have so many ideas.

More importantly, -

"Are you also someone who can say such cheesy words?"

He rubbed his shoulders with his hands, with an expression of "I'm getting goosebumps."

"Honma, you guy."

After Shimizu-san finished saying so much, he saw Honma Hiko was silent, and although he didn't say much in his heart, he was still very proud.

But he didn't expect the other party to say this.

As soon as he said this, he almost died of anger on the spot.

"Ahem, sorry, sorry, mainly because what you said just now was really corny, Shimizu."

Honma Fuhiko's expression was awkward, he clasped his hands together and laughed dryly.

Shimizu-san was at least expressing his true feelings just now, so it was really inappropriate for him to say that suddenly.

Shimizu-san listened to Honma Fuhiko's apology and couldn't help but glared at Honma Fuhiko in front of him.

Forget it.

As a bad friend for many years, he knew clearly that Honma Fuhiko was such a bitch.

This guy is the type who will definitely come to you as soon as you accidentally fall down while riding a bicycle - not to help you, but to laugh at you.

Qingshuishan was too lazy to argue with him, so he put down the wine glass, slammed the table, and called the front desk manager to add more wine.

"General, have another cup!"

However, as soon as his voice came out, there was already a sound coming from beside him.

"Huh? It turns out that Uncle Shimizu and Uncle Honma are really drinking here. Ah, General, please give me a bottle of carbonated drinks, not alcohol."

".? Precocious?"

Watching a child wearing a mask and hat sit unceremoniously next to him, happily ordering.

Don’t talk about Qingshui Mountain.

Even Honma Feiyan on the other side was stunned.

Although Kitumi wore a mask and a hat, his voice was still very recognizable.

Qingshuishan and Honma Feiyan naturally recognized each other at first sight.

Qingshuishan, who reacted immediately, looked at Honma Feiyan with suspicion.

The meaning of this expression is very simple - you guy. It's not enough to just laugh at yourself, but you actually lured the precocious child over. Are you planning to do both? Laughing together?

In this regard, Honma Feiyan looked innocent.

The conscience of heaven and earth.

The call he just made was in full compliance with Qingshui Shan's instructions, and nothing about the situation here was leaked.

Who knows how Kitumi Minoru did it? He even knew exactly where they were drinking.

Is this son-in-law really omnipotent?

Probably seeing the doubts between the two of them, Beicheng didn't show any concern and simply put the mobile phone in his arms on the table.

"I made a special trip to ask Uncle Baishi."

"Shiraishi? This is impossible."

Qingshuishan and Honma Feiyan were stunned for a moment.

They had greeted Jun Shiraishi, the expressionless robot, beforehand.

The other party doesn't look like the kind of person who would leak information.

"Originally, Uncle Shiraishi really didn't mean to tell me, but when he heard that I promised him that he could play a guest role in the next TV series he filmed, he immediately told me about you guys drinking here."

Shiraishi! ! ! Damn bastard! ! !

Qingshuishan almost spit out a mouthful of old blood.

He had forgotten that Bai Shichun was such a person.

When it comes to other things, Shiraishi Jun may not care at all.

But if it comes to the topic of filming, then he is not sleepy.

Likewise, looking at the cheerful Kitaki Minoru in front of him.

Even Qingshui Shan couldn't help but be surprised by Kitaki Minoru's mobility which was different from that of ordinary servants.

From asking the question to solving it, it probably didn’t take more than an hour, right?

but--

"Precocious, what are you doing here?"

"I came here because of what we just talked about on the phone. I mainly wanted to ask about the specific situation."

"Oh? What happened on the phone? But I remember, didn't Honma already explain it to you? It's just that you are overthinking it."

Qingshuishan simply chose to pretend to be dumbfounded.

After all, he is also an adult, and he doesn't want to put too much pressure on a 9-year-old child, Kitazumi.

But obviously, Kitumi was not particularly satisfied with his remarks.

Kitaki Minoru said cheerfully: "If Uncle Qingshui wants to say that, then I have to ask Uncle Honma about the specific situation."

"If you want to ask, just ask."

Glancing at Kitaki Minoru, Qingshuishan showed an unconcerned expression.

And the fact is just like his indifferent expression.

No matter what angle Kitaki asked the question from.

Honma Feiyan just bit him to death. They just came out to drink and get together.

Looking at Kitumi Minoru who fell silent.

Qingshuishan couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Ha, it’s useless, you’re a precocious child.

Don't look at Honma's appearance of hurting your friends.

In fact, unlike Shiraishi Jun, he is very tight-lipped.

Besides, in terms of friendship, my friendship with Honma is much deeper than yours.

No matter in terms of friendship or the long-term friendship with Honma.

There is absolutely no possibility of him betraying himself!

Honma Feiyan also had a calm expression on his face, feeling that Kitumi Minoru did look down on him a little.

After all, he is also a director of Fuji TV.

How could you really be soft on a slave? Tell everything about their director circle?

He simply picked up the wine glass and prepared to take another drink.

However--

"Uncle Honma. Speaking of which, after I finished filming the last commercial, I heard about it from a certain makeup artist on your shooting team. It seems that, Uncle Honma, you have a close relationship with a certain female director."

The voice suddenly sounded.

Honma Feiyan's originally calm expression gradually changed.

He put down the wine glass he picked up and forced a smile.

"Bei, Beicheng."

"Then, I made a special trip to inquire with the big sisters on the filming team. Oh, it turns out that Uncle Honma seems to be secretly dating a certain female director, right?"

Sweat slipped from his forehead.

At the same time, Honma Feiyan hurriedly spread his hands.

"Beicheng, wait a minute, Miss Iruma and I are not what you want."

He hasn't finished speaking yet.

Kitumi Minoru's smiling expression was already bearing heavy pressure like Mount Tai, pressing down on her.

"This is not okay. As a director of Fuji TV, how can he have an office romance with the recorder of his own filming team? What if everyone at the TV station knew about it?"

"I know! I know! Beicheng-kun! Why don't I tell you everything about that old boy Qingshui?"

There was really no other way, Honma Hiko simply raised his hands and surrendered.

"Hey! Honma! You kid!!!"

Qi Shuishan next to him sprayed a mouthful of wine directly on the bar, without bothering to wipe his mouth, and turned back.

But the only response to Qingshuishan was Honma Hiko's helpless expression.

What could he do?

Kita Sumire was simply a bad guy.

He actually used his office romance to make a fuss!

He had no choice but to show a corresponding attitude at this time, although he didn't want to betray Qingshuishan.

Since he decided to sell out his teammates, he would of course sell them out more thoroughly.

Honma Hiko simply told Qingshuishan everything, not even leaving him underwear.

Qingshuishan was so angry that he jumped up and grabbed Honma Hiko's neck.

If it weren't for Kita Sumire who helped to mediate.

I'm afraid that this place would be "bloody" in the next second and become a real horror movie shooting location.

It turned out that Qing Shuishan started shooting horror films more than two months after the popularity of "The Grudge" last year.

After all, it is different from those popular films.

Horror films themselves are the type that make people's adrenaline soar for one night, but they will be forgotten the next day.

So Qing Shuishan wanted to seize the opportunity and take advantage of the popularity of "The Grudge" to completely promote his name as a "master of horror".

To this end, he shot three horror films in one go, namely "Sea Tree Village", "Ming Dog Village" and "Niu Shou Village", hoping to create a "Qi Shuishan-style" horror that belongs to him.

However, things did not go as planned.

Even though each of these three films invested more funds than "The Grudge".

But the box office results were worse than the last one.

When it came to the last "Niu Shou Village", the attendance rate was too bleak.

It even caused the original one and a half months of theater scheduling to be directly cut to less than a month before it was disastrously offline.

It can be said to be quite miserable.

Even Qing Shuishan didn't expect that his three "masterpieces" would suffer a Waterloo.

"If it's just like this, it doesn't matter."

Anyway, the words have been spoken.

Qing Shuishan is not afraid of embarrassment - he has always been straightforward.

"The key is the comments of those critics and critics in newspapers and weekly magazines."

When he said this, Qing Shuishan put down his wine glass and gritted his teeth.

As a director, it is normal for the box office of the movie he made to fail.

After all, no one can predict the box office after the release.

But movie critics and critics don't care about you.

What? Your movie failed? The quality of the movie is not good! It's over! This director has run out of ideas!

Such sharp comments began to appear.

Some so-called film critics even began to criticize Qing Shuishan for only shooting horror movies.

Qing Shuishan naturally wanted to refute it.

But in the industry.

Box office strength is equal to audience reputation and discourse power.

It is an indisputable fact that his three new films have failed.

And this is what Qingshuishan didn't want to tell Kita Sumire.

It is true that he was afraid of embarrassment.

But more importantly, he didn't want Kita Sumire, who was in the rising period of his career, to be distracted by his affairs.

Kita Sumire was speechless as he listened.

Isn't this a portrayal of the Japanese horror master Shimizu Takashi who shot "The Grudge" in his previous life?

His horror movies also failed in a row.

He fell from a horror master to a master of bad movies.

Kita Sumire still remembers that domestic netizens lamented that Shimizu Takashi was gone forever.

Unexpectedly, Qingshuishan in this world actually copied Qingshui Takashi's path.

Thinking of this.

Kita Sumire couldn't help but look at Qingshuishan more.

Could it be that the other party is really Qingshui Takashi's brother?

The paths they took are so similar?

But compared to that.

"Uncle Shimizu, I remember you just said that you have plans to shoot a movie next? I wonder which movie it is?"

Kitasumi Minoru asked with his head tilted.

According to what Shimizu-san and Honma Fuhiko said, Shimizu-san should have another movie scheduled for the next autumn season.

However——

". Let's stop here, Kitasumi."

Putting down the wine glass, Shimizu-san tilted his head.

He was always laughing, but his face was rarely so serious, and he knocked on the table.

"You are in the rising period of your career now, there is no need to wade into this muddy water."

Yes.

Even now, Shimizu-san does not want to drag Kitasumi Minoru into his own muddy pit.

After all, he has failed three movies in a row.

It is difficult to guarantee that this movie is not a deep pit.

And he doesn't understand it.

This kind of deep pit that all rising actors avoid.

Why does Kitasumi look so excited and happy?

However——

"Uncle Shimizu, have you forgotten? When I was filming "Kidnapped Natsuko", I promised you that as long as you have filming needs, I can turn down all filming and come to help."

"Huh?"

Looking at Kita Sumire, who didn't have a joking tone, Shimizu was stunned.

He remembered.

When "Kidnapped Natsuko" won the casting for Kita Sumire last year, he told Kita Sumire about this.

It's just that at that time, Qingshuishan just regarded Kitazumi's promise as a child's joke.

After all, he had not made three films in a row at that time, and he was considered a quite famous director in the horror film category.

Although now everyone is not shouting for beating.

But the previous investors and sponsors basically shunned him, who made three movies in a row.

The agency that originally took advantage of his popularity and came to beg him to insert its own actors into the movie was also a little perfunctory about his audition invitation, and "tactfully" inserted several new people into the audition list.

The industry is quite realistic. Everyone seems to like to borrow umbrellas on sunny days and keep umbrellas on rainy days, but do not like borrowing umbrellas on rainy days.

Even though Qingshui Shan was quite resentful about this, he could only force himself to accept it.

So, when Qingshuishan looked at the 9-year-old Kitazumi in front of him, he was willing to bear the pressure of being pulled into the mud pit and "borrow an umbrella for him on a rainy day".

Qingshuishan said nothing more.

He simply winked at Honma Feihiko next to him.

"Hey? Are you going to take out the script now? Don't you want Beicheng to sign a confidentiality agreement for the audition?"

Honma Feiyan's expression was a bit surprised.

It's not that he is petty.

But according to regulations, actors need to sign a confidentiality agreement before auditioning.

This is a necessary measure to prevent actors from leaking the contents of the script, and it is also a well-established rule in the industry.

Even Kitaki Minoru was standing by to help him speak.

"It's better to wait until I sign the confidentiality agreement before reading the script."

However--

"Okay, okay, don't I understand what kind of person you are, precocious child?"

Qingshuishan rolled his eyes, cursed and took out the script from the pocket that Toshihiko Honma handed him. Without any pause or hesitation, he handed it directly to Kitami Minoru.

Throughout the entire article, he did not say any words of gratitude or trust to Kitaki Minoru.

But his decisive move actually explained everything.

".In this case, let me first pay attention to the content."

I felt a little touched by Qingshui Shan's act of trusting me.

Kitagami didn't hesitate and took the script into his hand.

On the white-covered notebook, two large characters - "Grudge" - were clearly written in Qingshuishan's handwriting.

Good guy.

Look at this title.

Then he looked at Qingshui Mountain on the other side.

Kitazumi really wanted to ask the other party at this time - what is your relationship with Shimizu Takashi?

5400 words - I will work hard to write the next chapter. But don’t stay up late and wait, because I won’t be sure whether it’s with or without me.

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